A country with centuries-old ethnic and religious divisions is teetering on the edge of a civil war that is extremely likely to result in the genocide of minority groups. Which of the following is most likely to reduce the threat of violence?

The authority of the courts to hear a case is called

a. precedent. b. federal question. c. jurisdiction. d. adversarial process. e. judicial review.

All but which one of the following was an important goal of those drafting the Constitution of 1876?

a. Strengthening local governments b. Allowing the governor to appoint judges to curb abuses c. Restraining the Executive Branch d. Reducing the power of the legislature e. All of the above were goals of the drafters of the 1876 constitution.